Dr. Jorge Quesada is an adult hematology and adult oncology specialist. He graduated from National Autonomous University of Mexico (UNAM) Faculty of Medicine. His areas of clinical interest consist of sarcoma (bone and soft tissue cancer), multiple myeloma, and melanoma. Aetna EPO, Blue Cross/Blue Shield, and Blue Cross Blue Shield Bronze are among the insurance carriers that Dr. Quesada accepts. In addition to English, he speaks Spanish. He is affiliated with Memorial Hermann Southwest Hospital.

Dr. Solly Chedid sees patients in Galveston, TX, League City, TX, and Belton, TX. His medical specialties are adult hematology and adult oncology. Before completing his residency at a hospital affiliated with the University of Medicine and Dentistry of New Jersey (UMDNJ), Dr. Chedid attended medical school at the University of Texas Health Science Center at San Antonio, School of Medicine. Patients gave Dr. Chedid an average rating of 4.5 stars out of 5. He takes Blue Cross/Blue Shield, Blue Cross Blue Shield Bronze, and Blue Cross Blue Shield HMO, as well as other insurance carriers. He is professionally affiliated with the University of Texas Medical Branch (UTMB Health).

Dr. Dongxin Liu is a Houston, TX physician who specializes in adult hematology and adult oncology. She is in-network for Blue Cross/Blue Shield, Blue Cross Blue Shield of Texas, and Blue Choice, as well as other insurance carriers. Dr. Liu attended medical school at Shandong University.

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What is Hematology?

Hematology is a medical specialty that focuses on diseases of the blood, bone marrow, and lymphatic system. Blood flows to every cell in our body and is extremely important to our survival. Problems with the production of blood cells or cancers that affect the blood can be very dangerous. Hematologists treat these and other diseases, such as:

Anemia, a low level of red blood cells

Low levels of white blood cells or platelets

Bleeding disorders, such as hemophilia

Clotting disorders, such as deep vein thrombosis

Cancers of the blood, such as leukemia and lymphoma

To diagnose a blood disorder, hematologists may look at the blood under a microscope in a procedure called a blood smear. They may order a lab test of the blood called a complete blood count. This test measures the levels of red and white blood cells, platelets, and hemoglobin in your blood. They may do lab tests to measure the levels of proteins in your blood needed for bleeding and clotting. They may even do a bone marrow biopsy to check a small sample of bone marrow for problems in how blood is being produced.

A hematologist may work with all kinds of patients. Specialized hematologists called pediatric hematologists work only with children. All hematologists work to diagnose disease and prescribe treatments in order to care for their patients. They also work with general practice physicians, pediatricians, oncologists, transplant specialists, and others to guide treatment. Healing any problems with your blood is the first step towards your whole body feeling better.